This weekend, Liverpool must face a challenging journey to Brighton, and the manager must take several factors into account when choosing a starting team.
The Reds’ undefeated run came to a sudden end last weekend under contentious circumstances, and they will be eager to atone for their transgression on the road at the Amex.
Both Liverpool and Brighton played in Europa League games on Thursday, so they must be ready swiftly for this one and anticipate the boss making further adjustments.
There are numerous hot button issues on the field, but our starting lineup versus Union SG may provide us some clues as to how we will line up on Sunday.
With nine changes planned for Klopp’s “midweek” lineup versus Union SG due to the recent schedule of two games each week, the team has been able to find its flow.
We should anticipate further changes this weekend, but a number of the players who played on Thursday will want to keep their spots against Brighton.
Ryan Gravenberch in particular impressed in the Europa League and will be begging the manager for his first Reds league start.
Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Alexis Mac Allister will all stay in the midfield.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is back in the squad as an inverted full-back.
Following Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez will be at the head of the line.
The players who would make up Liverpool’s starting lineup are as follows: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Salah, Nunez, and Diaz.
Only a few players have fitness issues, so the manager has a wide range of backup plans in case he decides to make changes on Sunday.
Wataru Endo, who left the game against Union SG at halftime after the team had won 2-0, may be well-suited to start at No. 6 against Brighton.
Ibrahima Konate has been in and out of the back four this season due to injury difficulties. Given their impressive results when they have filled in, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip will be watching his position.
Liverpool will have a great starting point from which to advance with three points. The encounter will probably be one of the most difficult trials so far this season because Brighton is a good team.
Go Reds, please!
